2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 3 (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1253 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
